Chapter 114: Declaration of Sovereignty
Bai Yuxi was afraid that it would be difficult for Kong Nanzhu to park, so he arrived early and saved a parking space for her. When he saw Kong Nanzhu appear in his sight driving a 200,000 yuan car, Bai Yuxi was stunned.
"No wonder you haven't revealed your family background to anyone in all these years. You're usually too low-key."
Kong Nanzhu followed him into the hotel. Before coming here, she was worried about how to explain. Bai Yuxi easily covered up the turmoil some time ago with just one sentence, and Kong Nanzhu felt relieved.
"Senior, you look really stylish in your business elite outfit. You are even more attractive than when you were on the debate team."
Bai Yuxi smiled cheerfully. He was a man of great bearing and exuded confidence from head to toe. "What kind of charm do I have? I am still alone."
Kong Nanzhu looked at him teasingly, "You are too modest, right? You must have many female confidants around you. Are you too picky?"
Kong Nanzhu said the actual situation. When Bai Yuxi was in college, he had suitors from all over the college. But over the years, he had never shown affection in his circle of friends, and he had always been single.
"You'll know if I'm picky once you see me." Bai Yuxi spoke bluntly, making no secret of his fondness for Kong Nanzhu.
Kong Nanzhu paused and said, "Senior, I'm divorced, so stop joking."
"What era is this? Can divorce still be a thing that lowers one's status?"
This is the truth. As smart as Bai Yuxi is, he naturally heard the hidden meaning in Kong Nanzhu's words. The man has feelings for her, but the woman has no intention. For all these years, Kong Nanzhu never included him in the list of alternative options.
Bai Yuxi originally just wanted to test the waters and didn't hold much hope. This time he asked Kong Nanzhu out for dinner mainly to build a bridge between her and the Qin family. He was planning to change jobs, and in the international import and export industry, the Qin family was the ceiling.
As the two were talking, they approached the box they had reserved, and a man and a woman walked towards them arm in arm.
"Nanzhu, is this your new boyfriend?"
Peng Shiyi walked proudly in her eight-centimeter high heels, with her nose in the air, and her eyes went down when she looked at Kong Nanzhu, giving her a sense of superiority.
Kong Nanzhu didn't want to say anything more to her. Such a provocative and sharp tone made Bai Yuxi instantly understand the ill intentions of the woman in front of him, and he took a step forward and stood in front of Kong Nanzhu.
He noticed the coldness on Kong Nanzhu's face and said politely but seriously, "Madam, our box has arrived. Please make way for us."
Peng Shiyi looked at the man in front of her with his smart attire and handsome face, and she really couldn't understand why Kong Nanzhu was always surrounded by such handsome and high-quality men.
"I heard that Xiao Qi was stimulated by the video that was circulated on the Internet and has been receiving psychological treatment. Auntie is still seriously ill, but you are so relaxed and at ease, with new lovers one after another. You also have the nerve to rely on the name of Miss Qin to have a good time outside."
Kong Nanzhu could have ignored this crazy woman, but she didn't want to be misunderstood in front of Bai Yuxi, especially since Peng Shiyi's ridicule was ridiculous to her.
Kong Nanzhu looked at her with a fake smile, his eyes sharp and he did not back down at all.
"What does it have to do with you? Don't think I don't know. The photos of me in A-house were secretly taken by your boyfriend. Maybe he was also the one who filmed the video. If you hadn't sent the photos to Qin Qi, he wouldn't have gone there, wouldn't have had a conflict , and wouldn't have suffered cyberbullying. What do you think, if I tell my dad about this, how will they deal with it?"
Peng Shiyi's eyes widened, and Wang Ziyan, who was standing behind her, turned pale. "You... don't slander me! What evidence do you have?"
"My eyes are the evidence. I saw him secretly taking photos with his phone at A-house that night, but I couldn't remember who he was. Today, you brought him in front of me and I remembered him. After all these years, don't you know how much weight my words carry with my parents?"
Peng Shiyi's sarcasm failed and Kong Nanzhu found something wrong with him. He bit his lower lip in anger.
Wang Ziyan was anxiously defending himself, "I didn't take the video, I just took a few photos of you! I didn't send the video, it has nothing to do with me!"
"Shut up!" Peng Shiyi took out all her anger on him. She kicked Wang Ziyan on the calf with her high heels. He grimaced in pain but dared not say a word.
Peng Shiyi glared at Kong Nanzhu fiercely, looking very ridiculous for being strong on the outside but weak on the inside. "What do you want? I warn you, you are no longer the daughter-in-law of the Qin family. I will replace you sooner or later. You don't need to be happy too soon, and you don't need to threaten me here."
Kong Nanzhu didn't even bother to look at her, "Get away from me and don't bother me again."
After Peng Shiyi and his men left, Kong Nanzhu and Bai Yuxi entered the box. After they sat down, Kong Nanzhu said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. The one just now was a cousin of the Qin family. She has a grudge against me."
Bai Yuxi was still confused. The household affairs of wealthy families were often messy and complicated, and he had seen that before, but Kong Nanzhu's experience seemed to be more tortuous and rich than that of an ordinary rich lady.
"If I heard correctly just now, you are both the adopted daughter and daughter-in-law of the Qin family?"
Kong Nanzhu nodded. Now that things had come to this, it would be difficult to keep the secret any longer.
Bai Yuxi touched his chin, his eyes radiating the light of someone who had uncovered a big secret, "Qin Qi has a brother?"
ha?
Kong Nanzhu didn't expect Bai Yuxi's imagination to be so bizarre.
Or is it that the possibility that she and Qin Qi were married is smaller than the possibility that the Qin family has a son whose identity is hidden and not announced to the public?
"No, Qin Qi is my ex-husband. I lied to you last time at the hot spring hotel. We are in a secret marriage. Sorry."
Bai Yuxi's smile cracked a little.
"Is Qin Qi of legal age?"
Kong Nanzhu felt a little ashamed, "We got the marriage certificate on the day he turned 22."
Bai Yuxi even took out his cell phone to check, and indeed, Qin Qi had not yet celebrated his 23rd birthday.
If an actor debuts early, he or she will give people the impression that he or she will never grow up. Bai Yuxi always thought that Qin Qi was only 18 or 19 years old.
"Arranged marriage?"
"No, but it was our mother who brought us together."
Bai Yuxi's mind was a little confused. "Your mother is Qin Qi's biological mother, and your adoptive mother is your ex-mother-in-law."
"right."
Bai Yuxi gave up .
He felt dizzy after eating this melon.
He pressed the service bell, urging the waiter to ask the kitchen staff to speed up. The waiter looked at him blankly, "Sir, you haven't ordered yet."
Bai Yuxi: "...Yes, I called you here to order food."
There was too much information and he had forgotten what he was here for today.
After the dishes were finally served, Bai Yuxi finally sorted out Kong Nanzhu's family relationships.
He has never been a person who likes gossip. What happened today shows that it’s not that he doesn’t like gossip, but that the gossip he encountered before was not gossipy enough.
"Actually, the main reason I asked you out today is to ask you for a favor. I plan to quit my current company after October when the current project is finished. If possible, I would like you to introduce me to Mr. Qin to see if I am qualified to work at Qin's."
Kong Nanzhu became more active. Bai Yuxi went to study in England with excellent grades and his personal ability was beyond doubt. Even if he was directly recruited, he would definitely be able to enter the company smoothly. However, with this relationship, he and Qin Qi would definitely be able to take care of each other in the company in the future.
People like Yan Ke and Shang Jie have joined the company a few years ago and have already accumulated a lot of their own people. The workplace is a miniature society and no one can leave his own circle.
Qin Qi lacks such a circle.
Kong Nanzhu thought with some self-mockery, Kong Nanzhu is quite promising, he hasn't even remarried yet, but he has already started planning these things for Qin Qi in advance.
Born to be a worrywart.
"Of course no problem. Qin Qi will come to pick me up later. I'll call him in and you two can have a good chat. He's back to work at the company now, interning in the business department of the head office."
Bai Yuxi was stunned again, "He, is coming to pick you up?"
Kong Nanzhu tucked her hair behind her ears embarrassedly. "I forgot to say that we just got back together yesterday and he's my boyfriend now."
Bai Yuxi had spent the time of a meal to develop the ability to be immune to all poisons. The thoughts of love for Kong Nanzhu in his heart disappeared completely. He calmly picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea. "If you get married again and hold a wedding banquet, remember to notify me."
Qin Qi showed up at the door of the box on time according to the time Kong Nanzhu sent him. After a polite greeting, Qin Qi sat down next to Kong Nanzhu consciously and naturally helped her tie the loose bow on her puff sleeves.
Bai Yuxi saw through the implicit meaning of this male animal's declaration of sovereignty and raised his cup with tea instead of wine. "If I have the opportunity to work with you in the Qin Corporation in the future, I would like to ask Young Master Qin to take care of me."
Kong Nanzhu quickly explained Bai Yuxi's plan to Qin Qi. Without waiting for Qin Qi to express his opinion, Bai Yuxi added, "It would be a great honor for me to attend your wedding as an employee representative in the future."
Qin Qi picked up the teacup without hesitation and toasted Bai Yuxi back, "It's settled."
